Haiti Ouest Department
Port-au-Prince
Capital and largest city of Haiti known for its historical significance and vibrant culture, severely impacted by the 2010 earthquake.
Tips from the community
Haitians celebrate Fèt Gede (Festival of the Dead) every November 1 and 2. Haitians who practice vodou celebrate Fèt Gede, which is rooted in African ancestral traditions. During Fèt Gede, Vodouwizan go to cemeteries to make devotions and perform rituals. The largest is in Port-au-Prince‘s Grand Cimetière. Many vodou practitioners are dressed as gede (spirits of the dead) and perform dances and drink kleren (rum) filled with hot peppers, making for a party onlookers aren’t soon to forget.
laurenmack 2 years ago